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Diversity, multiculturalism, worldwide events. You'll find plenty for classroom discussions in this listing of events.
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Answer FIVE Geography questions each week based on major news events.
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The National Wildlife Federation lesson plans are designed to introduce students to life science, ecology, wildlife biology, scientific identification and observation. All lesson plans are aligned to the National Science Education Standards and organized by grade level.
►Does a clown have you frightened?
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DEFINITION:
A particularly strong tidal current. A rip current which may carry a swimmer offshore (the term rip tide used in this sense is a misnomer).
FOUND IN THE NEWS:
Mariners are urged to take caution as Hurricane Jose causes high seas and potentially dangerous riptides off Cape Cod and Nantucket, the National Weather Service said.
►The Boston Globe -- 09/18/2017
